The only real advantage to using an FHA loan is to offer only 3.5% down payment, which in my opinion is barely justified as an advantage. 

My wife and I have obtained three traditional loans and one lease with the option to purchase, resulting in most banks turning us down based on debt to income (non-portfolio lenders). 

The key is to offer something different to the other homes, and be an attentive host, to get good reviews to boost OTA (Airbnb/vrbo) rankings. 

It sounds like the reverse mortgage company is offering a path for you to buy it - which is more than they have to do.  

I normally pick and choose the events I go to based on what will be discussed. 

However, I thought the franchise might offer the guidance I needed. 

However short contract period allows you to pursue other avenues to sell if the wholesaler can't execute on the terms they offered.

Just about everywhere in the US uses some version of IRC for its base code and then makes some changes to that as they feel necessary for their locality.

If you tell the IRS it is an expense, it is no longer income.W2 income does not use a 2 year average for your base pay! 

Propose starting small, like a single-family rental or house hack, with a clear, low-risk plan to minimize concerns.Leverage your industry connections and offer to handle the initial responsibilities, demonstrating your commitment and capability.